tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post1682944291210378182..comments2024-03-18T11:23:11.948+01:00Comments on Anne's Food: A little help, please...Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18224478760304481724noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-14024389141042377162008-02-25T13:59:00.000+01:002008-02-25T13:59:00.000+01:00Lots of comments so may have already been posted b...Lots of comments so may have already been posted but what about doing a big pot of chilli? That is really American. You can make a big batch of it and have lots of bread to eat with it. If there is no stove to reheat, can you buy one of those disposable bbq's and heat it up outside? :)=<BR/>Aussie in SwedenAndrew Jacoel-Robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07104385301184630588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-12229628775659202242008-02-23T21:33:00.000+01:002008-02-23T21:33:00.000+01:00Daglivs at Fridhemsplan has a fairly large selecti...Daglivs at Fridhemsplan has a fairly large selection of American ingredients, I think some of the stuff you miss from the states. Taa!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-61426308370174855202008-02-23T17:05:00.000+01:002008-02-23T17:05:00.000+01:00Hi! Been a lurker in your blog for quite a time no...Hi! Been a lurker in your blog for quite a time now, love it! <BR/><BR/>They sell Dr. Pepper at City Gross, at least here in Norrköping (they actually have an "American section" down there, although quite small). Doritos, as someone already mentioned, are available at Coop Konsum. :-)Ahoy!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01520224180093903352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-36927144153510318622008-02-22T15:28:00.000+01:002008-02-22T15:28:00.000+01:00I must not be a typical American...because I've ne...I must not be a typical American...because I've never eaten most of these things. The rice krispies are a good suggestion, though I've been unable to find plain old rice krispies here (the multi grain ones are sweetened). I like the deviled egg suggestion, and the crudites platter would be great. <BR/><BR/>What about a baked artichoke/spinach dip with Ritz and pita chips? There's a great recipe on Epicurious. You could also go to their "Holidays" page and pick quintessential American holidays (superbowl would be more winter, obviously, than Fourth of July)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-41651813877657642602008-02-21T07:36:00.000+01:002008-02-21T07:36:00.000+01:00Lotta - caramel corn! OH! That's a fun idea! I'll ...Lotta - caramel corn! OH! That's a fun idea! I'll definitely think about it! :)<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, hot dogs are also quite Swedish so I don't think people would feel "oh, American" at that :) And cold hot dogs..?Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18224478760304481724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-14149767803012490452008-02-21T07:21:00.000+01:002008-02-21T07:21:00.000+01:00I understand your requirements, so I'd like to oth...I understand your requirements, so I'd like to other this suggestion.<BR/><BR/>Just grill or boil or broil a bunch of hot dogs in advance. Grill marks are nice, but not necessarily. Cut them into thirds and refridgerate.<BR/><BR/>Then just serve them, with toothpicks stuck in them a serving bowls of ketchup, mustard, onions, kraut, etc., so people can serve themselves and experience all of the different American combinations.<BR/><BR/>No bun is necessary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-43629763938784250662008-02-21T02:41:00.000+01:002008-02-21T02:41:00.000+01:00I read the comment about root beer and that made m...I read the comment about root beer and that made me laugh. I;ve finally learned to enjoy it. Took me 12 years. I was reminded of milk shakes and floats, though. It doesn;t have to be root beer floats, 7up and vanilla ice cream is good too. That;s American to me.<BR/><BR/>The most interesting thing here, though, I think, is that there is a difference between what is American to Americans, and what is American to the Swedes. It;s all about perception and image, right? <BR/><BR/>And oh how about caramel corn? Tasty and easy to prepare and I've never seen it in Sweden.Lotta Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17241784939983338833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-77196476399325364842008-02-20T18:44:00.000+01:002008-02-20T18:44:00.000+01:00Maybe this has alreday been said but what about ch...Maybe this has alreday been said but what about chicken wings or thighs with a soutern style coating? They could be eaten cold. Check out www.simplyrecipes.com for suggestions or maybe Kraft Foods has recipes using Philadelphia cream cheese on their website.<BR/><BR/>Raw brussel sprouts - I'm as doubtful as you, Anne...Honeybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03980218806432107655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-79312127213549319572008-02-20T13:27:00.000+01:002008-02-20T13:27:00.000+01:00I don't like eating cold pies but it seems to be u...I don't like eating cold pies but it seems to be usually done in America. So make some apple pies & freeze them ahead of time. Pecan, lemon & Key-lime pies are other American favorites. I don't envy you this project. But I think you'll come up with a plan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-84377355305623579272008-02-19T18:48:00.000+01:002008-02-19T18:48:00.000+01:00hi Anne,How about California Cobb Salad?On a bed o...hi Anne,<BR/><BR/>How about California Cobb Salad?<BR/><BR/>On a bed of lettuce, you can arrange some crumbled bacon, sliced eggs, avocado, blue cheese, asparagus spears, and diced tomato. Drizzle the entire thing with a simple vinagrette of olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper.<BR/><BR/>For dessert, try making some simple apple pie.<BR/><BR/>Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-88722386830319505732008-02-19T18:06:00.000+01:002008-02-19T18:06:00.000+01:00Ok, I'm thinking up some more things for you. I m...Ok, I'm thinking up some more things for you. I must second the suggestion of rice krispie treats. And a vegetable plate with ranch dressing. You don't get more American than Ranch dressing. <BR/><BR/>It's funny trying to think of some quintessential American things. At my buffet parties, I usually try to do more foreign things. LOL. But at football parties, I try to do classic American. <BR/><BR/>Corn dogs are all American. If only you could see me laughing. Too bad you don't have a way to keep them warm. <BR/><BR/>It's too bad, it seems that since America is such a melting pot, the recipes and foods that are truly our own and not borrowed from our forefathers aren't exactly the most healthy things are they? <BR/><BR/>oohhhh!!! HOw about a BLT crostini? ARen't BLT's American? At my Christmas Eve party, I took a pre-made melba toast type think put on some ranch dressing, a bit of shredded lettuce, chopped cooked bacon, and chopped tomatoes. My nieces loved them!Amelia Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296224743117560163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-56338596048731456102008-02-19T12:02:00.000+01:002008-02-19T12:02:00.000+01:00Not surprised. Last time I was there about 4 years...Not surprised. Last time I was there about 4 years ago 90% of what they were selling was US products that were well past the expiration date (probably bought at a huge discount) at prices 4 times what they would cost fresh in the US.Alsike Mat och Vinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00121686943808431889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-81963710098396327982008-02-19T11:38:00.000+01:002008-02-19T11:38:00.000+01:00For Emma way up the comment thread: grays is altog...For Emma way up the comment thread: grays is altogether closed up.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15132049392554019770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-72983766157679931912008-02-19T09:20:00.000+01:002008-02-19T09:20:00.000+01:00I've seen root beer in some stores but I've never ...I've seen root beer in some stores but I've never met a Swede who doesn't think it tastes like toothpaste.Alsike Mat och Vinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00121686943808431889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-15508127625959309402008-02-19T09:00:00.000+01:002008-02-19T09:00:00.000+01:00There's plenty of time! The party isn't for anothe...There's plenty of time! The party isn't for another two weeks :) I do agree with some kind of jello-marshallowy salad, it's scary but I'm sure people would find it fun. And tasty, too! Serving is an issue, but I imagine I could easily do little individual servings in plastic cups.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18224478760304481724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-67931684089947955672008-02-19T08:36:00.000+01:002008-02-19T08:36:00.000+01:00hi anne .. is it too late? as an american, i can a...hi anne .. is it too late? as an american, i can advise you to have some sort of gelatin salad or marshmallow fluff type salad. everyone groans about it that it's low class, but everyone eats it! the gelatin salad would be with fruit flavored gelatin, with fruit chunks in it -- pinneapple, grapes, berries -- and could have layers of whipped cream. the marshmallow fluff stuff is made with dry packaged fruit gelatin mixed with cool whip, cottage cheese, and canned pinneapple. sounds horrendous, but it's kind of tasty. don't tell anyone i said this :)Jessica and Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05271470699967587733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-15048150363341015592008-02-19T07:29:00.000+01:002008-02-19T07:29:00.000+01:00Oh wow - I had no idea this was such an engaging t...Oh wow - I had no idea this was such an engaging topic :) <BR/><BR/>Cornbread is do-able.. but hard to do in advance, it's definitely tastier just made, and that's just not possible. <BR/><BR/>Amy & Jason, I'll check out those recipes on your blogs, thank you!! <BR/><BR/>As for sandwiches, I've pretty much got my heart set on those bagels! <BR/><BR/>I'd love to do fried chicken, but I won't have time to fry them beforehand. Besides, I'm hesitant to serve them cold. For a summer picnic, yes. For February in Sweden? Well... <BR/><BR/>Crockpot would have been lovely - unfortunately, they're not sold here. So I don't have one. :)<BR/><BR/>Great ideas for the brussel sprouts! :)<BR/><BR/>TorontoAnna - sorry, no cheezwiz. :)<BR/><BR/>Drinks will definitely be coke and.. some American beer. Dr Pepper is hard to find. I think I'll get a case of Mountain Dew if I have the time, there are a few stores that sell it. :) <BR/><BR/>In any case - yes, of course I'll report from the party! :)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18224478760304481724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-31723503766953628472008-02-19T07:13:00.000+01:002008-02-19T07:13:00.000+01:00Classically American:browniestortilla chips with g...Classically American:<BR/><BR/>brownies<BR/>tortilla chips with guacamole and/or salsa<BR/>cheese dip or hummus with cut vegetables<BR/>tortilla chips and bean dip <BR/>pasta salads (or potato salad)<BR/>potato chips with onion dip<BR/>shrimp with cocktail sauce<BR/>devilled eggs<BR/>pigs in blankets<BR/>dill pickles<BR/>antipasto tray<BR/>cheese and crackers<BR/>hero or submarine sandwiches<BR/>peanuts<BR/>macaroni and cheese<BR/>barbecued beef or porkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-30249145891773072662008-02-19T06:42:00.000+01:002008-02-19T06:42:00.000+01:00Hi Anne,I had a crab lui with romain lettuce tonig...Hi Anne,<BR/>I had a crab lui with romain lettuce tonight, it was good. for finger food you could serve a small slice of romain with a piece of crab and some thousand island dressing.<BR/><BR/>Another idea would be small Rueben sandwiches (good warm or hot)<BR/><BR/>Rye bread (toasted), thousand island dressing, hot pastrami, and melted swiss mmm goodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-34573614344555721612008-02-19T06:40:00.000+01:002008-02-19T06:40:00.000+01:00Well, Anne, on my food blog, I have lots of recipe...Well, Anne, on my food blog, I have lots of recipes that would work. I recommend my in-law's recipe for Pink Salad. You don'a get more middle America than that. It's cottage cheese, strawberry jello, cool whip, fresh strawberries, and bananas. It is really tasty. <BR/><BR/>Also at almost every football party I've been to they have cocktail weenies. Just go to the Hillshire Farms website to get recipes for the sauce. The most famous is a combo of a jar of mustard and a jar of grape jelly. It sounds gross but is totally delicious. You can keep them hot in a crock pot if you have one. Nachos are another classic american favorite. <BR/><BR/>How about peanut butter and jelly sandwich bites? LOL! Every American kid eats those. <BR/><BR/>I've got a bunch of other stuff on my blog that would be suitable I think. Good luck! And please post pictures of whatever you make!Amelia Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296224743117560163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-17187429984610584312008-02-19T06:35:00.000+01:002008-02-19T06:35:00.000+01:00Hi Anne...You can use my Macaroni Salad recipe, it...Hi Anne...You can use my Macaroni Salad recipe, it's always a huge hit and the recipe can be easily doubled. http://jasoncooks.blogspot.com/2007/12/pasta-salad.html<BR/>Good Luck!Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05736310968254082502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-46142756003452179702008-02-19T06:25:00.000+01:002008-02-19T06:25:00.000+01:00taco salad is really great and easy to make. lettu...taco salad is really great and easy to make. <BR/>lettuce, tomatoes, ground beef, doritos, and grated cheddar cheese, with italian dressing. everything is tossed together in a big bowl. delicious! holds up pretty well at room temp. feeds a lot. :)Sternkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248653161125527190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-43027827177939847672008-02-19T06:11:00.000+01:002008-02-19T06:11:00.000+01:00Lots of great ideas here. Re the brussel sprouts: ...Lots of great ideas here. Re the brussel sprouts: you can just roast them quickly in the oven before hand. Then toss at room temp with olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper. Simple and tasty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-35439915220251954582008-02-19T03:48:00.000+01:002008-02-19T03:48:00.000+01:00You should make buffalo chicken dip...you can asse...You should make buffalo chicken dip...you can assemble the ingredients in a crock pot at the party and plug in the crock pot there! it so easy!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814165.post-16197101072106475792008-02-19T03:41:00.000+01:002008-02-19T03:41:00.000+01:00Baked beans - served cold. Or beans-n-weenies...ba...Baked beans - served cold. <BR/>Or beans-n-weenies...baked beans with cut up hot dogs.<BR/>Cold fried chicken is another good one. <BR/>We always go to the diner on election night and then I stay up way too late watching election returns and obsessively hitting refresh on my browser.Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08734210914886687068noreply@blogger.com